Police Officer: Elite Community Policing & Special Units

Arlington County Government; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Vacation and sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan for uniformed officers

Job summary

Arlington County Police Department (ACPD) in Arlington County is recruiting Police Officers to join a diverse team serving a vibrant community. Officers perform patrol, preliminary investigations, special event planning, and respond to both emergency and non-emergency calls.

The department offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, retirement, tuition reimbursement, and paid leave, with opportunities to advance through specialized units and continued training.

Qualifications

• Must have completed at least 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours.
• Age at time of application: at least 20 years 6 months.
• Other minimum requirements may apply.

Responsibilities

• Serve in an engaged urban community with patrol, investigations, and event planning.
• Join specialized divisions such as K9, motorcycle, SWAT, crisis negotiation, community outreach, and honor guard.
• Support community engagement and recruitment efforts to advance department initiatives.
• Participate in training opportunities to progress as a professional law enforcement officer.
• Collaborate with regional, state, and federal agencies to ensure community safety.

Education

60 semester hours / 90 quarter hours

Two years military experience (active duty)

Cadet program completion (1 year + 30 credits)

Job description

Arlington County Police Department (ACPD) in Arlington County is recruiting Police Officers to join a diverse team serving a vibrant community. Officers perform patrol, preliminary investigations, special event planning, and respond to both emergency and non-emergency calls.

The department offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, retirement, tuition reimbursement, and paid leave, with opportunities to advance through specialized units and continued training.